Packers vs Rams Picks and Prediction – 10/6/2024

The Green Bay Packers (2-2) face off against the Los Angeles Rams (1-3) on October 6th. The Packers are coming off a 31-29 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, while the Rams dropped a 24-18 game to the Chicago Bears. Both teams are desperate for a win, with the Packers looking to stay above .500 and the Rams hoping to turn the season around. Crush the gridiron with our unbeatable NFL picks.

Green Bay's offense has been led by quarterback Jordan Love, who has thrown for 649 yards and six touchdowns, but his four interceptions have been costly. The ground game has seen Joshua Jacobs contribute 329 yards, while rookie receiver Jayden Reed has been a key weapon with 336 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Offensively, the Packers average 26.0 points per game, and they will look to exploit a Rams defense that has struggled at times this season.

Defensively, the Packers have shown some vulnerability, allowing 24.5 points per game. Linebacker Quay Walker has been a standout with 31 tackles, and safety Xavier McKinney has added four interceptions. However, Green Bay has struggled to get pressure on opposing quarterbacks, and they will need a better defensive effort to contain Matthew Stafford and the Rams' passing attack.

On the other side, the Rams have been plagued by inconsistency. Quarterback Matthew Stafford has thrown for 978 yards, but his two touchdowns against two interceptions highlight the struggles the Rams have had in the red zone. Running back Kyren Williams has been effective, rushing for 258 yards and five touchdowns, while wideout Tutu Atwell leads the team with 223 receiving yards. Los Angeles averages just 18.3 points per game, and will need to find a spark to keep pace with Green Bay.

Defensively, the Rams have allowed 28.3 points per game. Safety Quentin Lake leads the team with 37 tackles, and linebacker Christian Rozeboom has been effective with 34 tackles. The Rams' defense has generated only seven sacks and forced one interception, which raises concerns about the ability to stop Green Bay’s attack. If the Rams can’t improve, Stafford will be forced to shoulder too much of the burden.

Green Bay enters this game as the more balanced team. While the Rams have home-field advantage, the Rams’ offensive struggles and shaky defense make them a risky pick. Expect Jordan Love and the Packers to exploit a Rams defense that has been allowing too many points. Final Score Prediction: Green Bay Packers win and cover 28-21.